"Carcinus maenas" is a common littoral crab, and an important invasive species, listed among the 100 "world's worst alien invasive species". It is native to the north-east Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea, but has colonised similar habitats in Australia, South Africa, South America and both Atlantic and Pacific coasts of North America.
Similar species: Decapods
By Christine Young
Attribution Non-Commercial
Uploaded Nov 23, 2023. Captured Jun 7, 2022 10:04 in 27 Western Ave, Kennebunk, ME 04043, USA.
